b'There are other physical factors beyond colour blindness that affect how one person perceives colour compared to another, however, even the way a single individual sees colour is not static. Our personal perception of colour is influenced by natural and artificial lighting circumstances, adjacent colours and even the geographical location and environment where the colour appears. A hue that seems vibrant in bright natural light may look dull and muted under artificial lighting or could shift in tone. This is a key reason why it is always recommended to test samples of your Resene colour choices in situ and under different light conditions whenever possible before making final selections.Age-related changesHow perception of colour varies by As we age, our vision naturally undergoes changes that can affect gender, age and other physical factors. ourcolourperception.Manyolderadultsdevelopconditions such as presbyopia, cataracts, glaucoma and age-related macular W hen it comes to design, there are few elements thatdegeneration, but its also common to experience yellowing of have as much power to influence a spaces atmospherethe eye lens, which diminishes the ability to see cooler colours ascolour.Fromcalmingbluestoenergisingreds, particularly blues and greens. Not only can these hues take the paint and wood stain colours you choose to use across the surfaces of your project will have a significant impact on how people will experience that space and the emotional effect itabove: Using high contrast colour combinations can help make it easier will have. But behind every decision about colour lies a deeperfor those with vision deficiencies to navigate a space. The walls of this consideration: how colour perception differs from one person tolounge area are painted in Resene Bianca, which contrasts with the walls another and how human eyesight naturally changes as we age.of the adjacent dining area in Resene Coral Tree. If these two spaces were These factors are important for creating spaces that are not onlypainted in the same colour, it may make it difficult to navigate between the two areas and the corners at the transition could become an unintended aesthetically pleasing but also functional for all users. hazard. Floor stain washed in Resene Colorwood Breathe Easy. Tables and chairs from Soren Liv, artwork by Neil Driver from Parnell Gallery, vase, The science of colour perception jug and tableware from Slow Store, rug from Baya.Understanding how the human eye perceives colour is essentialleft: The beauty of universal designwhere a project has been designed to making informed design choices. The existence of colour asin a way that addresses the needs of users of all ages, genders and abilities we know it is essentially in our heads. We dont really see colour,while also championing aestheticsis that everyone wins, and it proves but rather reflected light is interpreted in our brain. Visible lightthat inclusive design strategies can also be beautiful. Carefully considered ismadeupofdifferentwavelengths,whicharedetectedbycolour, material, furniture and dcor selections can ensure spaces look and photoreceptor cells in our eyes known as cones, located in ourfeel good to use. Since there are not many surfaces that cannot be painted, Resene products can be an effective solution in all sorts of universal design retinas. These cones convert these wavelengths of visible lightapplications. Back wall, shelf, built-in sideboard and mouldings painted in into electrical signals that our brain interprets as colour. MostResene Resolution Blue, passthrough wall in people have three types of cones which are each sensitive toResene Bianca, right wall (in adjacent space)Reseneeither red, green or blue light, and they work together to allow usin Resene Coral Tree and floor stain washedBiancato perceive the full spectrum of colours. Those with colour visionin Resene Colorwood Breathe Easy. Sofa,Resene Colorwood deficiencies that fall under the umbrella of colour blindness duecoffee table, fruit tray and ceramic basketBreathe Easyto genetics, injuries or radiation treatments might have issuesfrom Slow Store, side table and bookendsResenefrom Soren Liv, artwork by Greer ClaytonCoral Treewith their cone receptors. This can happen when one or morefrom Parnell Gallery, lamp from Kayu Studio,Resenecones are absent, not working or detect a different colour. cushion from Citt, rug from Baya. Resolution Blue58 blackwhitemag.com'